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572 records found for Walter Cronkite
1977-08-17, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963. Roger Mudd subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1977-08-18, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963. Roger Mudd subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1977-08-31, CBS, 180 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles Collingwood
- Richard Wagner
- Bruce Dunning
- George Herman
- Morton Dean
- Jimmy Carter
- Nelson Benton
- Mike Lee
- Bob Schieffer
- Brock Adams
- James Schlesinger
- Carroll Wilson
- William Simon
- Skeik Yamani
- Melvin Calvin
- Eric Engberg
- Davie Culhane
- Phil Jones
Three hour CBS SPECIAL report on the energy crisis in the United States and how it is perceived by the experts and the US public. Walter Cronkite is the anchorman. This Special pre-emts the entire nighttime schedule from 8 to 11, "WHERE WE STAND: ENERGY." President Jimmy Carter's energy plan is examined, energy experts and officials give their opinions on the proposals and alternatives. Speakers include Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger; Dr. Carroll Wilson, Director of the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies; William Simon; and Skeik Yamani, Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister. Oil supply, off-shore drilling, breakdown of oil consumption, OPEC policies, and alternative sources of shale oil and LNG are discussed. Walter Cronkite summarizes and coal production is highlighted. The second hour examines the coal industry and sulfur pollution, followed by a review of pilot projects on the energy alternatives of gasified coal, liquefaction, fluidized bed combustion and solvent refining. Nuclear power is examined and opposition to nuclear plants in studied. Detroit's efforts to comply with new federal energy conserving regulations are explored, and Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams speaks. Walter Cronkite summarizes this hour. The trend toward home insulation is reviewed and use of solar energy is noted. In the final hour, Bob Schieffer speaks with President Jimmy Carter, who explains his energy proposals. The program continues with looks at the political infighting over the energy plan and the Ford Foundation's "no growth" energy report. Energy alternatives are explored, and Dr. Melvin Calvin discusses photosynthesis. Energy sources of hydrogen gas and OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion), satellite power stations, geothermal energy, and laser fusion are explored. Walter Cronkite summarizes energy as "the invisible crisis." A CBS News Poll is conducted to determine how much public support exists for a program that President Jimmy Carter announced only last April stating it must be pursued powerfully as the "Moral equivalent of war." This broadcast is the eighth "Where We Stand" series which began in January 1958.
#1151: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: CBS RADIO AT 50: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN SOUND - SEPTEMBER 18, 1927-1977
Order1977-09-18, WCBS, 158 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Red Skelton
- Mel Allen
- Red Barber
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Richard M. Nixon
- Edward R. Murrow
- Arthur Godfrey
- Frank Sinatra
- John F. Kennedy
- Casey Stengel
- Joe DiMaggio
- Bruce Dunning
- Charles Osgood
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Eve Arden
- William S. Paley
- Marie Wilson
- Bing Crosby
- Douglas Edwards
- Goodman Ace
- Benny Goodman
- Ted Husing
- Eric Sevareid
- Andy Rooney
- The Andrews Sisters
- Robert Trout
- Edgar Bergen
- Agnes Moorehead
- Orson Welles
- Fred W. Friendly
Walter Cronkite introduces segments with famous political, creative and entertainment personalities as well as news events from the past fifty years of broadcasting. Heard are: Bruce Dunning, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Richard M. Nixon, William S. Paley, Eric Sevareid, Orson Welles, Goodman Ace, Mel Allen, Eve Arden, Red Barber, Edgar Bergen, Bing Crosby, Joe DiMaggio, Douglas Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, Ted Husing, Agnes Moorehead, Charles Osgood, Andy Rooney, Red Skelton, Casey Stengel, Marie Wilson, The Andrews Sisters, Fred W. Friendly, Benny Goodman, Edward R. Murrow, Frank Sinatra and Robert Trout.#7018: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: CBS RADIO AT 50:AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN SOUND -SEPT 18TH 1927-1977
Order1977-09-18, CBS, 00 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Red Skelton
- Mel Allen
- Red Barber
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Richard M. Nixon
- Frank Sinatra
- John F. Kennedy
- William S. Paley
- Others
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1977-11-21, CBS, min.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat returns to Cairo. Cyrus Vance in Argentina meeting with human rights and government groups. Host: Walter Cronkite
1977-11-22, CBS, min.
Egyptian Ambassador to United Nations walks out as signs of rift appear among Arab nations. Secretary of State Vance will now visit Brazil. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1977-11-30, WCBS, 24 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Richard Wagner
- Marvin Kalb
- John Sheahan
- Bob Schaeffer
- Susan Spencer
- Jimmy Carter
- Bing Crosby
- Eric Sevareid
- Mike Lee
Walter Cronkite anchors the News. Bob Schaeffer reports on Middle East peace negotiations. We hear from President Jimmy Carter. There are reports from Marvin Kalb and John Sheahan. Mike Lee reports from Damascus regarding the pending Geneva Peace Conference. Jimmy Carter reports on his tax reform policies. Richard Wagner reports on the decline of heart disease. Susan Spencer reports on elective abortions & federal involvement. Eric Savareid gives parting thoughts, retiring after this broadcast, completing a 46 year long career.1979-03-15, CBS, min.
Egyptian cabinet approval of Israel-Egypt peace agreement.
1979-07-09, , min.
Domestic summit at Camp David with President Carter. Examination of witnesses in Theodore Bundy murder trial.
1980-01-14, CBS, min.
Diplomatic setback for USSR in UN General Assembly. Juror selection in Bert Lance trial. Former Budget Director fired by President Carter.
1980-02-18, CBS, min.
Yugoslav President Tito's health reportedly worsens. Exemptions to President Carter's Selective Service registration.
1980-02-24, CBS, min.
USSR troops meeting resistance in Afghanistan. Morton Dean subbing.
1980-02-24, CBS, min.
The evening CBS news. Host: Walter Cronkite. Duplicate of 20040.
1980-05-11, CBS, min.
Iran refuses to allow hostages to be seen. Morton Dean reporting.
1980-10-22, CBS, min.
Walter Cronkite reports on waning days of the 1980 presidential campaign.
1980-11-03, , min.
Change in President Carter's campaign plans, Reagan and John Anderson stay on schedule. Increased efforts to find killer of black children in Atlanta. Walter Cronkite reports.
1980-11-27, , min.
Report of Soviet intervention in Poland's affairs, immediate cease-fire between Iran and Iraq is called for. Dan Rather subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1981-04-08, CBS, min.
Space shuttle "Columbia" ready for launch tomorrow. Polish Labor rebellion. Strategy talks in Gdansk.
1981-06-08, , min.
Israeli Jets knock out nuclear facility in Iraq. Pentagon caught by surprise. Reports from Washington, comments by Israeli and Arab representatives, and UN Security Council. Possibility of an Air Traffic Controllers strike.
1981-08-10, , min.
Air traffic controllers strike continues, spreads to Canada. Dan Rather subbing.
#18680: TV GUIDE REVIEW OF 1981
Order1982-02-08, , min.
A review of significant TV events of 1981 with Bob Hope, Walter Cronkite, and Dick Cavett.